Monday, November 28, 2016

Orthodox Patriarch Praises Dead Atheist Dictator

We’ve all had a good laugh at the pathetic and obsequious statement that Canadian PM Pajama BoyJustin Trudeau issued in praise of Fidel Castro, but I can’t let these
official remarks by the most powerful church leader in the Orthodox
world pass unnoticed.

Patriarch Kirill, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, sent this statement to Raul Castro:

I learned of the death of your older brother, Fidel Castro Ruz, with
deep sorrow. I express to you, to the families and relatives of the
deceased, as well as all the people of Cuba, my sincere condolences.
Comandante Fidel was one of the most famous and prominent public figures
of our time, he won international prestige, and he was a legend even
during his own lifetime. As the embodiment of the Cuban people, he
expended all his strength to attain his country’s genuine independence
to ensure that it took its rightful place in the global family of
nations. The Russian Orthodox Church will always say Fidel Castro’s name
with respect and gratitude. With his personal involvement, we erected a
parish church in Havana dedicated to the Wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God “of Kazan” , and Fidel, in his own words, made himself the “building inspector”.
I have fond memories of my meetings with Comandante Fidel. the scale
and acuteness of his mind always amazed me, as did his ability to speak
with knowledge on a variety of topics. Our last conversation took place on 13 February of this year at his home, the day after my meeting with
Pope Francis. In my heart, I’ll always enshrine a good memory of this
courageous and charismatic person, a man who was a sincere friend of the
Russian Orthodox Church. In these mournful days, may the Lord bestow
upon you and the whole family of Comandante Fidel Castro solace and
composure to carry on.

4 comments:

Sergianism: It disturbs and distorts the teachings and canons of the Christian moral laws; it commands Christians to worship an atheist régime, as if it were God-given. It commends believers to serve it not out of fear, but out of conscience… blessing all its iniquities, justifying the persecution of the True Church of Christ by the godless, thinking thereby to serve God. In fact, such are committed followers of heresy.

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